McDowell Times

M.DOWELL COUNTY OFFERS RTUNITIES TO THE LABORING MAN. VOLUME 11 The McDowell County Colored Republican Organization has been marched upon by the enemy within its ranks, and hardly a day passes now without Clark-town enregistering in its archives an event of this kind. The other members of the organization throughout the county are at peace, but what difference does that make in the minds or upon the comment of three little muckeeters, Lrewry, Carter and Hurt? Three able men say that they are called upon to start a political war for the liberation of the black voters, and in this uncalled for attempt we certainly hope that Monsieur Carter will be more successful than he was in his fight for appointment as State Librarian, that Monsieur Drewry will be more successful than he was in his fight to force himself upon the parents and patrons as principal of the Algoma graded schools, and that Monsieur Hurt will have a much larger following in his new role than he had on election day last June when he felt the political lash of the black Republicans upon his back when he attempted to be nominated as the colored candidate for justice of the peace in Elkhorn district. The truth is this little trio of musketeers can run a wooden toothpick into a lumber yard about as easily as they can muster ten followers spice here in McDowell county, and that has been conclusively shown to the satisfaction of the black voters here in this county. The two disappointed office seekers and the man with such a longing for that Algoma school principalship have all received such hard blows across, on top, and against their political beans, as to cause a serious impairment of their thinking powers, and and we would not be surprised to find three three little patriotic musketeers organize an army of black boys in this county to invade Mexico without delay and protect Kid Snowflake, the champion hobo of the United States who is now in a Mexican jail', from the prison itch. Indeed they do not seem to know just what to do with themselves these days, but, you know it is hard for a man to get over defeat. Will Hurt has been calling every colored voter in Elkhorn district Squire Saddler since November the 5th, 1912, and sometimes when he is called upon to sign a check, bond, or other writing of an official nature so great has become this habit, that behind his pen after signing what should have been his name he finds to his surprise written thereon Will Saddler, J. P. Bassett Carter has traveled more than 3,000 miles (principally on foot and in his imagination) since that beautiful day Governor Hatfield appointed Rev. Sanders State Librarian, and he has pronounced more than 5,000,000 maledictions and curses upon the Republican party since Rev. Sanders' appointment removed the last ray of hope he could entertain of crossing his rainbow legs in front of the State Librarian's desk in Charleston. The silk hat he purchased to wear his first day on the job has been very thoughtfully presented to Col. Jack Taylor for use upon the lecture platform, and the automobile he had ordered to take him to and from his work in the office of the State Library, is now being used by Dr. Saven advertising and selling his famous reviver for those suffering from shocks occasioned by sudden reversals in feelings after another man lands the job you thought to be yours. Prol. Drewry, late principal of the Algoma graded school in the memory of those who never lived, more recently the man with the following (in the other direction) in Northfork district came near squalling Dr. Tanner's tasting stunt of 49 days, having successfully passed up food in either solid or liquid form from September the 22nd until October the 11th, the day he organized the three little museetears in Marshall Turner's coal house in Clarktown. Prol. Drevry has adopted the custom of making one great political speech every year for the past year or so, prior to leaving for the city of Washington, to have the professors of Howard University complete removing his Theological Heating Plant placed in that portion of his head situated above his eyes, by the professors of Lincoln University, and in its place install a Legal Gas Works. He called his gold dust twins, Hort and Carter, had photographer Brown take their picture posed for that great painting now finished "peace at last" and exclaimed to his two comrades, "boys I will report the proceedings of this great organization which I hereby name the three mnakeeters, in the Weekly News at my own expense," pronounced the benediction, and issued a proclamation of war for the next 222 years, unless every colored voter in Browns Creek District signed a pledge to go to bed and stay there until Dr. Gathinpronounced them fit for burial, and not one minute before length to come The McDowell Times. vote Prof. Drewry to become the colored member of every Board of Education in McDowell county, and will to him all their earthly possessions in consideration of his preaching their funerals and saying just what he pleased so long as he dodged the truth. John Thomas' pig grunted amen, Sam Wade's donkey snickered and all was at an end. Such is the history of that boomerang organization that threatens to rival the greatest Negro organization in this state; in the dreams of the three little muskeeters. The great following against the McDowell County Colored Republican Organization that threatened to march upon Clarktown 5,000 strong October the 11th was shown to be just three little mutkeeters, and The thing that drives governors from their chairs, Is what bothers the three little muskeeters, And they will get it when— Everybody is dead in old McDowell Save the three little muskeeters. (Continued to Page four.) NEGRO CANDIDATES FOR ALDERMEN IN NEW YORK CITY More and more it is being made evident that Negroes are determined to have at least a small share of representation in municipal affairs. In the 31st Aldermanic district in New York city James N. Anderson, editor of the Ameterdám News, is a candidate, and in the 21st, James M. Royall is running. In both of these districts the Negro candidates are being opposed by Democratic and regular Republican nominees and are making the race as Independent Republicans. It is stated upon good authority that both Negro candidates stand a good chance of winning, at least they are throwing a good scarce into the camps of their opponents. A few comments of leading white papers upon the race follow: Speaking of Anderson's chances the Evening Telegram says: "Politicians in the 31st Aldermanic District, which takes in the northern portion of the 30th Assembly District are beginning to show signs of alarm over the candidacy of James H. Anderson, propriator of The Amsterdam News, a weekly publication, who is now admitted to be leading his white opponents for a place in the Board or Alderman. Percival E. Nagic and Frank K. Bowers, Democratic and Republican leaders, respectively, at first looked upon Anderson's nomination as a joke." The Harlem Home News, which at first could see nothing in the effort of the colored people to send one of their own to City Hall, now comes forward with this statement: "Republicans and Tammany leaders are somewhat alarmed over the candidacy of two colored men in the 21st and 31st Aldermanche Districts. At first their running was looked upon as a joke, especially in the 31st, where Percival Nagle's candidate, Thomas Taffe, a saloonkeeper in the 'Black Belt,' is trying to obtain enough votes to assure him of a place at City Hall after Jan. 1. "James H. Anderson and John M. Royall are the men, and their candidacy has awakened a deal of enthusiasm in this district. Unless the white voters show more interest, it is believed by old-time politicians, Anderson may ramp in as Alderman at the close of election day. REASON FOR ALARM. "It is known that the number of voters, Democratic and Republican, in the 21st, is about 4,360. Election returns last year show these figures to be almost correct. No one denies the assertion that of this number nearly 2,100 votes are colored men. The fight there is three cornered--Hyman Ponier, Republican, and Thomas Taffe, Democrat, oppose Anderson. The problem is purely a mathematical one and there is no getting away from the fact that if the colored men to a main vote for Anderson his election is assumed." Other big clauses which have said that the Editor-Candidate can be elected are the New York Herald and the Evening Sun. The Baltimore Afro-American Ledger uses much space and fully points out to the colored people of Harlem the fine opportunity they now have within their grasp. The Ledger emphasizes that if the proper race loyalty is shown in the 31st District there is no way to forestall Anderson's election. ALASKA COAL VALUABLE The bituminous coal taken from the navy mine at Camp Daniels, Alaska, in the Mutanuska coal field, is the finest that has been found on the Pacific Coast or in the United States, with the one exception of West Virginia. The idealreaming, or blacksmith, coal used by the navy should not contain over 6 p. per cent ash, and it is believed that average run coal can be mined in Alaska which will be up to this standard. Blacksmith coal of a lower grade than that mined in Alaska is sold at Pacific Coast points for $2.50 a ton. Coal discharged as unfit and thrown on the dump by the navy miners is of a better grade than that good in freight for $3 a ton. KEYSTONE WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1913 The October term of the Federal court convened in B'uefield Tuesday morning, with Judge Keller on the bench, and the following jury was empennelled, charged and sent to their room: W. W. Whyte, foreman; J. H. Harvey, Gus Thornton, F. E. Morgan, William Collins, John Stromyder, R. W. Buskirk, Mack Crigger, Samuel Lambert, Wiley W. Bower, T. W. Goldrey, F. H. Spangler, E. B. Lilly, William A. Dodd, Walter L. Adkins, J. T. Barber, H. J. Olinger, C. A. Bailey. Some months ago Constable John Claxton of the Northfork district was riding on the outside of a baggage car, going up Northfork hollow looking for a man for whom he held a warrant. The baggage master ordered him off and when he came through the car and altercation ensued in which the Conductor and Brakeman took part. Claxton was arrested and tried before Squire Atkinson and acquitted. A warrant was then sworn out alleging interference with the U. S mail. He was given a hearing before the U. S. Commissioner who held him under $1,000 bond for the action of the grand jury. Bail was furnished and the matter was brought before this term of the Federal court with the result of no indictment returned. This is good news to the many friends of Claxton in this county, who felt that the whole trouble was caused by malice and a desire on the part of several persons, some of whom are members of the Baldwin-Felts Detective Agency, to embarrass and force out of service colored officers who are elected by the votes of the people. DEPUTY SHERIFF JOE E. PARSON Gets His Man Deputy Sheriff J. E. Parson returned from Columbus, Ohio, Friday of last week with Robert Simpson, alias Walter Carter, age 19, wanted in this county for the alleged murder of Douglas Barksdale on March 23, 1913. It is alleged that Simpson became jealous of Barksdale because of his attention to Sarah Francis at a dance at Elkhorn on March 23rd, and stabbed Barksdale with a knife, death resulting. Simpson made his escape and Deputy Sheriff Parson had been on his trail ever since. He located him in Columbus working at a garage under the name of Walter Carter and was assisted in making the arrest by Detectives Gaston and Jones of Columbus. The trial will probably take place at the present term of Criminal court. Simpson is represented by Attys. Froe and Capehart. groes of City and State. One of the most visible evidences of the progress of the Negro is the Keystone Supply Co., of this city. One would not expect to find a department store owned and managed by Negroes, of such proportions in a little city of 2,500 inhabitants. It would rather be expected that such a store occupying, as it does, two large brick buildings and selling everything in the grocery, dry goods and notion line would be found in some of the large cities where there are thousands of negroes. This store is a monument to the growth and development of the negro along commercial lines. Here business is done on a large scale. About ten persons are given employment regularly and its wagons are seen up all of the hollows hereabouts. The success of this business is due to the untiring and unceasing efforts of J. M. Lamkin, partner and Manager; a native of Henry county Va., and a graduate of the College department of the V. N. I. L. of Petersburg, Va. The other three members of the firm are A. L. Calhoun, Dr. G. N. Marshall and Sherman Finney, all successful business men. The company has recently added a new department which is a new departure in stores in this section. This is the sewing department, where two girls are kept busy making aprons, house dresses, kimonos, children's clothes and altering. All of the goods made are sold in the store. In six years this store has grown from a shop occupying one little dingy frame house to two large brick buildings, among the finest in the city, with buildings, stock, teams, etc. valued at more than $100,000; giving employment to a number of men and women of the Negro race and selling to white, black, Jew Hungarian, Italian, and every other race found in this section. The only way to identify it is on a Negro store, in so in and so Negro shops and shops like JONES BOYS NOT DRUNK JONES BOYS NOT DRUNK ASSOCIATED PRESS. AS USUAL WITHNELD FACTS IN HARRISON, MISS., RIOT. Carefully Selected Observer on Going to Scene of Bloody Race Battle in Southern Cotton Section Discovers That Brave Malatto Brothers Died as Martyra Defending the Character of Colored Women—Few Traitons Colored Men Ala Slaim by Pucky Lads. (Amsterdam News.) Natchez, Miss., Oct. 10...Editor The Detender: Your message calling upon me to go to the scene of the crime and get the facts about the Jones brothers reached me O. K. I at once started for the scene of the lynching, bearing my own expenses, because I am a colored man and know how unjust the press news by wire is to true facts and false to my race. Here are the facts: There has been some quiet agitation among the colored people concerning the open and fragrant conduct of white men toward colored women. This volcanic eruption has taken place ever and anon, covering many decades. It obtrude it itself even in the dark days of slavery, and many a white overseer got his brains beaten out because of that white man dare devil spirit to seek colored women. Saturday night I learned that whole great crowds of cotton pickers were in town, shopkeepers overheard the colored people, some of whom were a little boisterous, telling what might happen to some white men if on the week following if they insulted one or two of the pretty mulatto women hired by them but who were relatives of the complainants. It is galling for any kind of a man to have enacted before his eyes culpable liberties with his female relative without arousing the least savagery in him. Well, this talk gathered strength, and noise drifted into busterousness. Walter Jones, the oldest of the two brothers, remembered that: the girl he wanted to marry was in the dutches of a white man and at the very hour sleeping in his arms. He determined to kill every white man in Harristown, and to kill her whom he loved but could not marry. So he got his brother Will, at about 2 o'clock Sunday morning, determined fully to kill every white man guilty of having a colored mistress. These boys were not drunk; their father is a white business man here, and their mother a good and noble woman, and they were well up on the principles of decency and good behavior. These boys qualified to do some reformation work on the basis of the unwritten law, and to take the consequence for their act, asking no quarters and giving none. In all it is credited to the Jones brothers of killing and wounding 65 people. No more than six colored men were shot by them, but they were the class of men that sneak around and find out things for white folks, so while they were at it they called on and killed and wounded a few of this kind. Later Sunday morning after Walter Jones had wreaked vengeance upon the white man who stole his wife-to-be, by killing them both ournight, he and his brother Will fled to a cotton mill where they barricaded themselves. When they were attacked at noon Sunday, the Sheriff had reached the scene of excitement, and, finding a mob clamoring for the blood of the brothers, led them on. The sheriff was the first to fall in the first general fiashade, for indeed, they say that it seemed that the very clouds opened and bullets rained down upon their luckless heads. They always say that every sensible thing the colored man does, that he be heavily drunk. Now, use your common sense. Could two drunken colored men hold off a thousand bloodthirsty white men for ten hours? Could two drunken colored men kill everybody they shot at? A man to shoot straight must be able to see straight and act straight. The colored people about here were in as great fear as the white people. They took no part in what the brothers did. In such things our people down here never are the aggressors. Sometimes when they are oppressed to the point of human endurance they do like anybody else--protect themselves as best they can, but in the case of Walter and Will Jones, 20 years and 18 years, they had the white people on the run, and nobody for several hours was brave enough to raise a window or peer out of an open door. They say that the whole town trembled for their lives. Everybody was afraid to venture out until they got word the soldiers were to reach Harrison within an hour, a low breeze heavily armed started out to find the two boys. Race Problem Brings Storm; Episcopal Clergy Divide Over Negro Church Idea. New York, Oct. 21. A heated debate over the Negro question in the South enlivened the deliberations of the House of Deputies of the Protestant Episcopal church at today's session of the general convention. A majority report by the Committee on Racial Episcopate, with recommendations against the proposal to establish separate churches, diocese clergy and bishops for Southern Negroes was presented. A minority report, advocating the separation of the races and the appointment of Negro bishops to sit in the House of Bishops with powers equal to the whites, also was presented. HATFIELD GIVES PUBLIC WARNING CHARLESTON, W. VA., Oct. 16—That it has already come to the attention of the governor and public service commission that there is a disposition on the part of persons to boost the prices of coffins and other things in connection with the burial of persons, the expenses of which, not to exceed $75, is paid out of the workmen's compensation fund, was the statement made by Governor Hattfield today. "We are going to watch out for just such things as this and if any company buries a man in a box coffin, that could be bought for $10 and puts in a bill to the state for the coffin for $40 or $50, we propose to expose it, as this is the only way we can hope to eliminate such practices," said the governor. "And I hope that the heads of the dif fent companies will co-operate with the administration in making this law a suc- sion so that it will be as it was intended —a God send to the family of the man who riskish his life in hazardous occupa- tion. Unless we are very cautions the fund will be exhausted and the state will not be able to pay the benefits to which the relatives of the victims are entitled." Admission Frankly Made by Bailey That "Grandfather Clause" in Oklahoma Constitutton ie Design- ed to Restrict Negro Voters. Washington, October 17.—Frank admission that the "grandfather" clause of the Oklahoma constitution was designed to restrict the right of Negroes to vote as far as possible under the federal constitution, featured the arguments of the clause before the Supreme Court today by former Senator Joseph W. Bailey. Mr. Bailey, appearing for the Oklahoma election officials, contended that while the State law discriminated against Negroes, it did not deprive them of any their rights guaranteed by the fifteenth amendment. Solicitor-General Davis argued that the clause which provides that no one shall vote who cannot read and write except those or lineal descendants of those who were entitled to vote on January 1, 1863 should be annulled as an unconstitutional attempt to abridge the right of Negroes to vote. He relied upon this contention, under the fifteenth amendment, abandoning the argument used in the Oklahoma Federal courts that the fourteenth amendment also had been violated. the class of white men who want the earth and every colored woman it had, incurred the hatred of Walter Jones, who was himself a fine looking mulatto, because it finally leaked out that Thread Grayson exercised freedom over Miss Aiken, Walter's sweetheart. I am sorry to chronicle that the colored men were too cowardly to follow the lead of these martyrs. They gave up their lives protecting against a million inhuman and beastly attacks upon the virtue of their sisters. They could withstand the charge of colored inferiority no longer, and determined to be made a dog of no longer. Our big colored men are struck dumb and nobody here can exercise the right of free speech in Harrison, but the white men and the colored women. All the trouble is caused by the white brute overlording the colored men by a free hand among the colored women, who sometimes live in luxury, although it is disgrace. P. S.----This may be too long for you to print, but I have covered everything as well as I can. Every colored man knows what white people thick down in these parts and therefore they can not express even the slightest opinion one way or another. I believe that white people should be less bold in violated colored men's homes by ruthless amabilis upon hundreds of the best looking women of the race, but it seems that they have a mania which they lack the moral conscience to withstand. Some kind of change must come. The colored man will not always tolerate the reckless mischief which is forced upon him; sometimes he will speak out in songs above a whisper against unjust oppression, one in behalf of his outraged humanity. Yours, ARONYMOM. Negroes to Protest President Wilson will hear protest against the proposed race segregation in the Governments at Washington on November 6. Arrangements to discuss the matter with the chief Executive were made by Representative Peters on behalf of a delegation of colored men most of whom are members of the National Independent Political League of which Dr. Gunner i-President, Enitor W. M. Trotter of the Boston Guardian, Secretary, and Editor M. T. Whittice, member of the Executive Committee for W. Va. Memorial to the President of the United States by the Constitutional League. Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, Washington, D. C. Washington, D.C. Honored Sir:...In the name of the Constitution League of the United States, (Incorporated), composed of Citizens without regard to Race, Sex, or Party, I bag respectfully to make representations to you in regard to the unfair, humiliating, degrading, and, I think, unlawful treatment which your colored fellow Citizens are receiving under your Administration. Colored men were members of the Convention which nominated you. Colored Citizens were generously admitted to the Convention Hall and some sat on the platform. You were elected to your high office through the united efforts and votes of both your white and colored fellow Citizens. The distinguished gentlemen having charge of your campaign, made special appeals to colored voters, and in order to accomplish results, they established special Headquarters in Boston, New York. Washington, Chicago and Denver. Every assurance was given of fair, just, and equal consideration for colored Citizens in event of your election. The conduct of your campaign was void of every sign or token of discrimination on the ground of race or color. There was the heartiest, most friendly co-operation between the white and colored men who championed your cause before the American people. In your letter to the Rt. Rev. Bishop Alexander Walters, President of the National Colored Democratic League, you yourself, specifically, pledged "just," "fair," and "equal," treatment to your "colored fellow citizens." During the progress of the campaign you gave similar assurances to other colored men. It seems conclusive that the elimination of the Race Laws achieved your election. I beg respectfully to say that many white and colored citizens believed, that as you were a man of Southern birth and Northern opportunities, possessing the broadest scholarship and culture, with the gift of statesmanship, that you would bring to bear, on the Race question, the best and most patriotic thoughts of both Southern and Northern life. And also, that you were ideally circumstanced to wipe out the Negro question as a factor in American politics by the faithful recognition of the mandates of the Constitution of the United State, and by their fearless and impartial execution and enforcement. At the moment when all should be "quiet on the Potomac," I do not think it will be altogether a surprise to you for me to say, that the colored people of the United States are more wrought up and alarmed, at this time, over their rights and liberties than at any period since their Emancipation. This is due: 1. To the removal of competent colored men from offices, in several of the States, which they had filled by National appointment for years. 2. The removal of competent colored men from offices, held under National appointment, in Washington. 3. The refusal to appoint colored med to Diplomatic Posts, which had for more than a generation been held by members of the Race. 4. The degradation imposed on colored men and women in several of the departments of the Government, through the practices of segregation and "Jim Crowism." Colored clerks being taken from desks and from rooms and segregated. Colored clerks being denied equal use of the lunch counters, the lockers, toilets, etc. Such discriminations against equal citizens are extremely humiliating and degrading and destructive to the fundamental law. The letter and spirit of the Constitution of the United States prohibit discrimination on account of race or color. Discrimination then, whether against white or colored is unlawful. These discriminations and degradation, so fragrantly imposed on the Negro people, have brought the Race Issue again before the country, in its most acute form. The great body of the people of the Nation will not stand for such gross injustice and oppression. If continued, the Race question will again become paramount in National politics and revive the bitterness of Sectionalism. I respectively submit that this question can never be set闹 until it is settled right. In the name, then, of the Constitutional Law of the United States, and MINERS WA GIL OUT SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA COALFIELDS. SULZER IS FOUND GUILTY On Three Articles of Impeachment and Removed From Office ALBANY, N. Y., Oct. 17 — William Sulzer is no longer governor of New York. A few minutes before noon the high court of impeachment by a vote forty-three to 12 removed him from office. Senator Wende and Judge Cullen excused themselves from voting. The vote on the proposition to disqualify him from holding any position, honor or trust was lost. The governor received the news of his removal in silence at the executive mansion. Martin H. Glynn became governor and Robert F. Wagner lieutenant governor. No official notice of removal was given, the Sulzer court complying with the legal form by filing its decision with the secretary of state. SULZER HAILED AS THE NEXT PRESIDENT Albany, N. Y., October 18 — There was red fire, oatmorty and music by a brass band over at the executive mansion tonight when several hundred admirers of William Sulzer called to present him with a loving cup. A driving rain fell while the marcheers were eu route to the mansion. Sulzer started to shake hands with all of his callers but he never completed the task. They crowded around him and refused to move. Some one said a few words of consolation to him only to be interrupted by Mrs. Sulzer. "The action of the court is the least of our trouble," she said. The crowd began to choer. "We'll have you back again next year, Bill," one man yelled. Another enthusiast cried, "Harrah for the next president of the United States," wherenon there was more cheering. Cheers for Mrs. Sulzer followed. Chester C. Platt, Sulzer's secretary, read a speech assuring Sulzer that he had been removed because he would not obey the bosses. Mention of the name of Charles F. Murphy brought hisses. "Lynch him," shouted one man at the mentioning of the name of an assemblyman. The cup presented to Sulzer was inscribed, "To William Sulzer. A victim of corrupt bossiam. October 17, 1913." Mrs. Sulzer was presented with a bouquet. Sulzer in a speech reiterated his assertion that his removal was due to his displeasing Tammany Hall. "Had I obeyed the bosses instead of my onth I would still be governor and the 'organization' would be patting me on the back and telling the people that I was an Andrew Jackson," he said. Copies of several telegrams Sulzer had received offering him lecture dates were given out by his secretary tonight. A Kansas man bid $10,000 for one lecture; a New Yorker $20,000 for ten lectures, another New Yorker $50,000 for fifty and a Chicago promoter topped off the list with $100,000 for a season. As yet the former governor has closed no contract for public addresses. SULZER BALLOTS Article 1--Making a false statement of campaign receipts: Gulley 39, not guilty 18. Article 2--Perjury in swearing that the campaign statement was true: Gulley 30, not guilty 18. Article 3--Bribing witnesses to withhold testimony from the Frawley committee: Not guilty by unanimous vote. Article 4--Using threats to suppress testimony desired by the Frawley committee: Gulley 43, not guilty 14. Article 5--Disused Frederick Colwell from testifying against him before the Frawley investigating committee. Not guilty by unanimous vote. Article 6--That he committed larceny in speculating with funds contributed for his campaign. Not guilty, by unanimous vote. Article 7---That he promised and threatened to use the influence of his office to affect the vote of public officers. Not guilty by unanimous vote. Article 8- That he used his official po- (Continued on Page Four.) I may venture to say, in the name of the Liberty, loving, Christian and Patriotic people of the Republic, I would most respe- tifully appeal to you, as the President of the whole people, to take such steps as in your good judgment, would remo- dely these terrible wrongs against the Negro people. A people whose loyalty, faithfulness and service to their country in Peace and in the stress of War have never been questioned. A people whose life is always on the altar of their country. With assurance of our most high regard, I bag to subscribe. MEMBER NATIONAL PRESS ASSOCIATION WHITTICO & HILL PUBLISHERS & PROPRIETORS. M. T. WHITTICO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mgr. Articles of more than ten lines will be charged 10 cents per line. Published every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race--His Civil and Political Rights. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One year in advance.....$1.50 Six months in advance.....75 Three months in advance.....45 One month in advance.....25 Single copy.....05 ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED BY REQUEST Special rates to churches, schools and colleges. Subscribers changing their Post Office address must notify the publishers or else his subscription will be collected just the same as if he had not. Entered as Second Class Matter March 22, 1904, at the Post Office at Keystone W. Va., under act of Congress, March 3, 1879. FRIDAY OCTOBER 24, 1913 STORY TELLING IN COLOKER - SCHOOLS Story telling as a part of the public school curriculum is a good thing; it makes the child imaginative, holds his attention and develops the faculty of conversing freely. But it seems to us that if the story of the lives of great, good and famous Negroes was substituted for the "Ginger Bread" man, "Blue Beard" and the like, in colored schools of West Virginia it would not only have the same effect as the latter but would inspire stimulate ambition and teach a little of the history of the Negro race. The histories taught in the public schools tell little or nothing of the life and deeds of Negroes. The Negro child hears and reads nothing of the history of his people until he enters the high schools or gets out into the world. Few of the younger teachers know of any famous Negroes with the possible exception of Frederick Douglass, B. K. Bruce and Tarsaint L'Overture. Benjamin Baumeaker, mathematician, engineer, inventor, scholar, friend of George Washington and LaFayette; Sopourner Truth; Phyla Wheatley, Garnett, Blyden of Liberia, Dumas of France, Lovejoy, Amanda Smith, Revella, Daniel A. Payne, Richard Allen and hosts of others who accomplished great things under the most adverse circumstances are absolutely unknown, or if known, they are thought to be white by the average young Negro teacher. Most of the successful colored men of today received their inspiration from the story of some great Negro's life. In the little log school house, in the fork of the road where the teacher knew but little grammar and still less of the "new fangled stuff" taught in our schools today, after a hard day, oftimes weeks of reading, "riting", "rithmatic", when the reading match was over, the teacher would tell of the struggle, hardship and ultimate triumph of some famous Negro and the little children would lean forward on their backless benches, eyes and mouth wide open, all attention, eager to hear every word uttered by the teacher. Into the heart of some little black child a seed of inspiration was sown, the fires of ambition were kinded in some little breast and into some eyes could be seen the faraway look of hugging and hope. When school dismissed a little-bunch of uchins wearing brogans with brass tips on the toes, yarn stockings with the appearance of barber poles, breeches too long for shorts and too short for longs, home-made coat, reaching about the waist line, and a cap with earpads, would wend their way toward home and the following conversation would take place: "Cef, what yer gwine to be when yer git ber be man?" "I's gwine ter be er doctor." "What yer gwine to be?" "Ise gwine ter be er lawyer." "What yer gonta be, Jake?" "Shucks man! Ise gwine ter congress." They may not have realized their ambition but they placed the peg high and tried hard to reach it. Let the colored teachers tell of the progress and accomplishments of their race and point the black boys and girls to the men and women of the race who by unceasing effort, hard study and work reached a high rung upon the ladder of fame. It will do more to educate and inspire the child than all of the mythe over written. THEY GAVE US FLOWERS The lives of publishers of Negro newspapers are not the most pleasant. However hard they strive to serve the people and make the lot of the average Negro less hard to bear they usually receive more abuse than praise, more curses than recollection of subscriptions and more vituperation than commendation. Our lives are not exceptions to the rule, yet the few words of encouragement received and the few kind acts done by grateful people whom we have attempted to serve and the tokens given by the hearted, sympathetic people makes the mean things paid and done by the narrow minded, inscrutable and corrupt, dwindle into insignificance and gives us removed courage and more hope for the ultimate triumph of justice and freedom. delived from people here and elsewhere flowers, sweet, pretty flowers, beautiful to look upon and grand in th' significance. We thank the good people who have thus remembered us, because it is the custom to await one's death before flowers are given. When the eyes are closed in death, the lips sealed and one has drifted into eternal silence and forgetfulness, flowers mean nothin. But during the unceasing struggle of life, with its hardships, disappointments, discouragements and misunderstandings flowers bring comfort and good cheer. Oftimes when hope has drifted into e pair and a human being is on the brink or respondency the gift of a flower or the sight of one in all of its gentleness, innocence and purity lulls the being into forgetfulness of the wicked and the hard and the blossom under the steady gaze of the beholder is transformed into a star of hope dimly shining in the distance. The little flower may be forgotten, but we get a new grip on life and follow the star of hope. The flower has done its work. Oftimes when debtors refuse to pay and creditors are pressing us to the wall, we leave our work and "play among the flowers." They relieve our harassed minds and when we return to our task with souls soaring among the flowers we find a way out and The McDowell Times continues to make its regular appearance. Thanks, kind friends, for the flowers. Their perfumes and beauty lightens our hearts and makes the burden less hard to bear, their fragrance is as "myrrh and frankensence." Though our apparel is the worse for wear we remember that "Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these," and we are content to serve our people for the joy of serving. The music of all the bands, the eloquence of the most profound orators teing o our efforts, the grief, sorrow and tears of thousands; hushed voices and gentle words of praise after death, yes, monuments of granite and bronze to perpetuate our memory means less than a flower given us while we live. "Give them their flowers now." Since the City Council will not provide for the drainage of R. R. Ave. in Burke it should at least supply the residents with boat service during rainy weather. The failure of disatisfied persons to attend the meeting of the Colored Republican Organization on November 17th, will be taken by the mass of people in McDowell county to mean that they have no case, are too cowardly to risk an open and frank discussion of their alleged grievances where the voters can decide the merits of their cause and merely wish to build a "little individual boosting machine" to mutilate the spleen of a few men and incidentally get a few coins in the hat. The field is being cleared for Hon. Edward Cooper for Congress. The Republicans are planning the walloping for Jim Hughes that he has merited for many years. Meeting of the Flat Top Medical Ass'n The Flat Top Medical Association meet in its usual tri-yearly session at Northork on Tuesday last and had a very successful meeting. The following physicians were in attendance: Drs. Lomax, Edwards and Rogers, of Bluefield; Mitchell and Jones, of Pocahontas; Brown, of Bramwell; Viney, of Northtork; Marshall and Barrett, of Keystone; Harrison, of Kimball, and Youngne, of Welch. Dr. Harrison entertained the medics with a paper on "Burns" together with a report of a case, and Dr. Barrett lectured on "Anesthesia." The discussions of both subjects were lively and interesting. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Dr. S. A Viney, President; Dr. W. H. A. Barrett, Secy. The next meeting which will be opened to the public will be held at Pocahontas in February, next. Charleston, W. Va., Oct. 20...Revenge sought by Thomas Nunley, a miner, caused him to burn the school house at Boomer, one of the largest mining towns in Fayette county, a few days ago. Nunley's son was punished by Mise Melissa Kuhn, one of the Boomer teachers. Seeking revenge, Nunley fired the school building, which was completely destroyed. The incendiary was held to the grand jury today. after State Fire Marshal Charles A. Ellison had made an investigation. Liberia Receives Aid From Estate of Baltimore Woman Dr. Ernest Lyon, former minister to Liberia, and now consul general of Liberia in this country, received in Washington Tuesday from the American Colonization Society for the Republic of Liberia the sum of $65,511.11 to be devoted to the cause of education in the republic. WANTED: At once, good solicitors to sell our loan and home purchasing contracts. A highly renumerative proposition for the right men. Those who have had experience in soliciting insurance preferred. Address, UNION LOAN and SECURITY COMPANY, Bristol, Va. Of Representatives of Negro Land Grant Colleges In Washington Nov. 12.13-Byrd Prillerman, President of th W. V. I., ls Chairman of The Conference Representatives of the Negro Land Grant Colleges will hold a conference at the Young Men's Christian Association building, 1816 Twelfth St, N. W., Wednesday November 12 and 13. This Conference will be held in connection with the Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations which meets in Washington at this time. Most of the schools have already appointed their delegates to this Conference. Alabama will be represented by President W. O. Buchanan and Prof. P. C. Parks; Arkansas by Prof. C. P. McLurkin; Deaware by President W. C. Jason; Florida by President N. B. Young and Prof F. H. Carloza; Maryland by President J. O. Spencer and Prof. T. H. Kiah; Mississippi by President J. A. Martin; North Carolina by President James B. Dudley and Prof Bluford; South Carolina by President R. S. Wilkinson and Prof B. H. Hubert; Virginia by Prof. C. D. Graham and probably Dr H. B. Frissell; West Virginia by President Byrd Prillerman and Prof. A. W. Curtis. Other institutions than the Land Grant Colleges are invited to participate in the deliberation of this Conference. Hon. P. P. Claxton and other distinguished educators are expected to take part on the program. The last meeting of this organization was held at Atlanta University, Atlanta, Ga., November 1912. The principal addresses at that meeting were made by Prof. H. E. Stockbridge, Prof. F. B. Jenks, and President Kenyon L. Butterfield of Massachusetts Agricultural College. President Byrd Prillerman, of the West Virginia Colored Institute, Institute, West Va., is Chairman of this Conference and Prof. Benjamin F. Hubert, Director of Agriculture of the State Colored College, Orangeburg, S. C., is Secretary. They have prepared an excellent program for the coming session and much benefit is expected to be derived from this conference. Ashland Notes Rev. Cryder preached two able sermons at the M. E. Church Sunday. Mrs. Charlotte McBride made a business trip to Keystone Monday. Mrs. Elizabeth Heath is on the sick list this week. Mr. and Mrs. John Smith spent Saturday in Northfork. Mrs. Lizzie Robinson returned Thursday night after a two weeks stay down in Virginia. Mabel Belcher has returned after visiting her father several days at Worth. The entertainment given Friday night by Miss I. E. Alexander and Mss. M. E. Watkins assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Sinkford and Mrs. Bertha Hirston, for the purpose of purchasing a library for the Ashland school was quite a success—$18.05 the amount raised! All the people showed they were greatly interested by being so liberal in contributing and again, by coming out and buying Mrs. Susan Wingfield made a business trip to Nsthfork Monday. The average attendance of the colored school was 92 1-2 per cent for this month. We wish to say to the patrons of the school, see that each child comes to school as often as possible and certainly before 9.00 a.m. The houses owned by the Ashland Cost and Coke Company are being surprised with a coat of paint which adds wonderfully to their beauty. Mrs. Temple had as her guest Sunday Mr. and Mrs William Staley of Porahontas. Mrs Carrie Burger and Anna Reed were Sunday visitors to Bluefield. Mrs. Reed will remain there for several days. Mrs. Rosa Law is able to be about the house. We are glad to learn of her rapid improvement. Berwind Briefs The New River Porchontas Consolidated Collieries Company, the biggest independent coal operation in this county, is extending its influence and possessions wherever an opportunity presents itself. They were, perhaps, the first people to adopt the two-weeks pay day. They now own the place formerly known as the Jed Coal Company and are making that operation a most inviting place to live, make money, rear children and to make the best in citizenship. The colored people, as well as other races, boost of the square deal accommodations accorded them by the above named company. School facilities are good and a very efficient corps of teachers have charge of the educational development and growth of the youth of the race. ```markdown ``` Wesley Gray, the "pill doctor" and book agent who has recently returned from Columbus, Ohio, is being boosted by his friends as the coming pugilistic champion of the world and hopes to srange a fight with Jack Johnson in the near future. He also expects to enter vandelle, making his first appearance on the stage in Erasmus. Hon. Jon Haddison, general manager of the Execlior Coal Company, was a pleasant visitor to this place Sunday p.m. and Monday. Col. W. H. Thomas of Bramwell, who is general manager of the Crystal Coal and Coke Company at Crystal and the head of several other coal operations on the Crane Creek division, passed through here Monday en route to the Flat Top coal mining operation at English, for which he is president. He is well liked by every miner, whether white or black, and especially by the school children for whom he has freely done so much. Rollan Addison, leading real estate owner here enjoys the distinction of having the confidence of the best white and colored people of this end of the state. He has a lovely home and he and his wife delight in entertaining strangers. PRINTER WANTED Good all-round, sober, industrious, yaintaking printer with eye single to business, wanted. Good salary paid, not promised, to a man. Come on next train if you think you can fill the above. McDOWELL TIMES TG. CO. Keystone, W. Vs. Undertaking and Embalming Service by Sinkford and Warren at Northfork, C. H. Rice Agent. Sinkford and Warren undertakers and embalmers in the city of Bluefield are to be congratulated on the wise selection of Mr. C. H. Rice of Northfork as their agent for the territory of Northfork and adjoining towns. Any time any one should unfortunately need the services of these gentlemen all you have to do is to notify C. H. Rice who is always "Johnny on the spot." He can be found by calling over any phone in New York and ask for C. H. Rice, A. for Sinkford & Warren, undertakers. They guarantee all services rendered to give satisfaction. 10 tf NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR FRANCHISE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to give notice that on the 23rd day of September, 1913, the undersigned Ekhon Valley Traction Company, a corporation created and organized under the laws of the State of West Virginia, filed with Louis Schwartz, Recorder of the Town of Clark, McDowell County, West Virginia, its application in writing to the common council of the said town of Clark for a franchise to construct, maintain and operate a street railroad upon, along, across and beside certain streets, avenues, roadways, alleys and bridges within the corporate limits of the said Town of Clark. The said application fully sets forth the terms and provisions of the franchise applied for, and fully sets forth the names of the streets, avenues, roadways, alleys and bridges desired to be used for the said street railroad, and fully sets forth the obligations and undertakings offered to carried out by the undersigned corporation. The said application is now on file in the office of the said Recorder. All citizens, corporations, firms and persons interested in the granting or refusing of said franchise are hereby notified that at a regular meeting of the common council of the said Town of Clark, held on the 3rd day of November, 1913, at 8 o'clock P. M. in the Council Chamber of said Town of Clark, on the corner of Central Avenue and McDowell street in said town, the undersigned corporation will ask the common council of said town to grant to it the said franchise in accordance with the terms and provisions of said application. If, for any reason, the said common council shall fail to hold a meeting on the date named the matter will be called up for consideration at the first regular meeting of the said common council held thereafter. ELKHORN VALLEY TRACTION COMPANY. By C. C. HALE, Secretary. Northfork, W. Va. September 23, 1913. When at Mora Call For A. L. Spencer Quick Lunches and meales served while the train waits Ice Cream, Confectioneries Pop, Tobacco etc. Mora, W. Va. Notice to Take Depositions. TO LILLIE GOLDEN: Take notice that on October 18 1916, at the Law Offices of J. K. Smith, in the town of Keystone, M. Do we I county, W. Va., between the hours of 9 o'clock a. m and 4 o'clock p. m. of that day, I shall proceed to take the depositions of myself and others to be read evidence in my behalf, in a certain suit in equity, depending in the Girent Court of McDowell county, wherein I am plaintiff and you are defendant; and if from any cause the taking of the said day, position be not commenced, or, if commenced, be not concluded, on that day, the taking thereof will be adjourned from time to time, at the same place and between the same hours until the same shall be completed. OPERATES IN E EMPLOYS MORE PAYS A CLAIM THE OLDEST, LARGEST AND HEALTH INSURANCE W H HARR NORTHFO YES, WE ARE DOING THE B The Amer The exact amount of claims recently paid by The Amer- can Workman insurance was $48 STATES IN EVERY STATE IN THE WAYS MORE THAN 8,000 CLAIM EVERY EIGHT MILLION BEST AND STRONGEST LINE INSURANCE COMPANY IN THE HARRIS Special NORTHFORK, WEST VIRGINIA ARE THE BUSINESS. WHO? American West $48,157.22 RS, SEE S. JORDAN, General Traveling Territory of West Virginia and Ken OFFICE: Rooms 4 and 5, K. of P. Bailiing will be held in Charleston. READ THE AL TRA REVIEW MONTHLY JOURNAL The Industrial, Financial, Mini- ering, Building and General WHOLESALE and RETAIL D AND PUBLISHED BY S. H. BO OPERATES IN EVERY STATE IN THE UNION EMPLOYS MORE THAN 8,000 AGENTS PAYS A CLAIM EVERY EIGHT MINUTES THE OLDEST, LARGEST AND STRONGEST LIFE, ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY IN THE WORLD W H HARRIS Special Agent NORTHFORK, WEST VIRGINIA YES, WE ARE DOING THE BUSINESS. WHO? The American Workman The exact amount of claims recently paid by The American Workman insurance was $48,157.22 FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, SEE D. E. V. JORDA Territory o OFFICE: Ro The next state meeting will be REA COAL RE A MONT Devoted to the Industry Engineering, Bu D. E. V. JORDAN, General Traveling Agent Territory of West Virginia and Kentucky OFFICE: Rooms 4 and 5, K. of P. Bailing The next state meeting will be held in Charleston. August 29th and 30th READ THE COAL TRADE REVIEW A MONTHLY JOURNAL Devoted to the Industrial, Financial, Mining, Contracting Engineering, Building and General Business WHOLESALE and RETAIL EDITED AND PUBLISHED EDITED AND PUBLISHED BY S. H. BOITNOTT pally along the Norfolk and Western Elkhorn, Tug River and Thacker Folk, Richmond, Roanoke, Bluefield Interest Principally along The Pocahontas, Elkhorn, developing in Norfolk, Rich along the line. Interest Principally along the Norfolk and Western Railway System. The Pocahontas, Elkhorn, Tug River and Thacker Fields. Also developing in Norfolk, Richmond, Roanoke, Bluefield and other places along the line. PUBLISHED MONTHLY Second Ha Of All Hand AND NEW F Of All Description BUGHT AND SO DOOR TO HIPPOD SEE ```markdown ``` Of All Descriptions BOUGHT AND SOLD NEXT DOOR TO HIPPODROME SEE A. L. CALHOUN $26,000,000 ASSETS $1.00 Per Year Northfork Traveling Agent and Kentucky of P. Bairling Berlerton. August 29th and 30th THE TRADE EW JOURNAL Financial, Mining, Contracting General Business RETAIL BY S. H. BOITNOTT BER SEPTEMBER and Western Railway System. and Thacker Fields. Also de- ke, Bluefield and other places DIRECT NEWS ARTICLES ORGANIZED 1883 The American Workman is now doing a fraterna business in the state of West Virginia Single Copy 10 Cents West Virginia LOCALS Equire W. M: Sadiker, of Elk born was attending to business in the city Tuesday. Sherman Finney brought from his home in Henry county, Va. 16 milk cows last week. They are good breed, healthy, and fat. The patrons of the Finney Restaurant will be served fresh sweet and butter milk and home made butter. Wm. Jones is maknig extensive improvement in his barber shop. The floor has been raised and the entire front is now in glass. Many other changes are being made in the shop and when it is completed it will be a regular tonsorial palace without a superior in McDowell county. The City Hall and the Stuart and Fale building are near completion. Both are undercover and the interior work is now being done. By the first of December both will be ready for occupancy and will greatly improve the appearance of the city. Editor M. T. Whittico attended the U. S. Court at Bluefield Hon. W. P. Hawley, Ger. Manager of the Bluefield Telephone Co. and member of the House of Delegates from Mercer Co. was a business visitor to Keystone Tuesday. He called at the Times office, inspected the plant and expressed as being agreeably surprised at the improvement recently made in the plant. He highly commended the publishers for their firm and many editorial policy and made the heart of the Business Manager glad by paying three years subscription in advance. Proof, E W. Cullen of the Assessors office was a caller at the Times office Tuesday. Keystone was visited by snow Monday and Tuesday. The weather was very cold both days and the people who delayed putting up stoves got busy. Many unpressed and moth eaten rain coats were seen upon the streets. G. F. Hill, the popular your tallor spent Saturday and Sunday at the Harper farm in Tazewell. Miss Alien Harper paid her mother a visit at the same time. Sergeant W. M. White was taken suddenly ill Wednesday. He is somewhat better today. Attorney A G. Froe, of Welch was in the city Wednesday p. m. Squire W. M. Howard, of Northfork and Constable Cal Haynes of Elkhorn were business visitors to this city Wednesday. Miss Mattie Bryant, sister of Dr, F E. Bryant, of Anawalt arrived in Keystone from North Carolina Sunday a. m. She was the guest of Miss Mary Robinson over night and went to visit her brother. Rev. W. H. Mitchell, pastor of the First Baptist church, preached a very able sermon Sunday a. m. Notwithstanding the rainy weather, the services were well attended. Rev. S. S. Hughes, the newly appointed pastor of the A. M. E. Churches at Princeton, Bluefield, and Eckman was in this city Saturday. Rev. Hughes was trans ferred to W. Va. from the Pittsburg Conference and this was his first visit to the W. Va. coal fields. Rev. Hughes is consider ed an able preacher. Editor M. T. Whittico returned Monday p. m. from a trip thru the Winding Gulf, Charleston, Huntington and Dry Fork. Dr. R. H. McCoy, president of the Golden Rule Association was in Keystone Monday and called at the Times office. Dr McCoy stated that the Golden Rule is making much progress and people throughout Southern W. Va. are joining the order rapidly. All claims are being met promptly and good returns are being realized upon real estate investments. Golden Rule News The Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association is moving along fine. With all death claims paid and membershipship increasing almost daily, Mira, Nella Johnson of Mindenfield, must be a very large support for ner Nursery and several applications Mrs D. L. Brown of Jostawal also sends a fine report this month Among the Associations, Moving Star of Vivian is still leading, but she now have some close seconds. The District Meeting held at Giotto Monday the 13th was a success in every particular. Nearly all of the Associations in the district was represented by letter or delegate. Vice President P. W. White and Secretary &. S. Miller conducted the meeting to the satisfaction and benefit of all. We want one hundred new members in this district by the the first of the year. Every Agent, Every Instructor and Every member get busy. Yours in L. U. and T., R. H. McKOY. Progress Of Negro Race in Fifty Years Shown at Celebration in N. Y. New York, October 22, 1913. The exposition arranged by the Negroes of the Unified States to show the progress made by their race during the fifty years which have elapsed since their emancipation was proclaimed by President Lincoln was opened here today at the Twelfth Regiment Armory, Columbus avenue and sixty-second street. Thousands of Negroes and persons of the white race visited the exposition on opening day and it is the general verdict that the exposition is unusual interesting and creditable to the colored race. A clear picture is given of the gradual physical and intellectual development of the Negroes from the days of the Pharoahs and particular stress is laid upon the marvelous development in this country and elsewhere during the past fifty years. The exhibits consist of maps, photographs, models, charts, and examples of the products of the inventive genius and the industrial activity of the Negroes in the United States, Haiti, Santo Domingo and Liberia. During the ten days of the exposition there will be historic pageants with many spectacular features, addresses by prominent negroes, tableaux, etc. Flanagan Appointed Mine Inspector Endorsed by McDowell Times E J. Flanagan of Winding Gulf was appointed by Earl Henry chief of the Department of Mines, Tuesday, as mine inspector or in the Eighth District, to take the place of R. Y. Mulr, resigned Mr. Muir had been inspector in that district for four years. Mr. Flanagan's term commences November 1. The Eighth District lies in parts of Summers, Nicholas Raleigh and Fayette, extending from Hinton to Gauley and Montgomery. Mr. Flanagan has had a wide experience with mines and was superintendent of the Lynwin Coal Company at Winding Gulf on the Virginian railway. The headquarters of Mr. Flanagan will be at Montgomery. Still Wrestling with Negro Question Fpiscopal Convention Postpones for Three Years Action on Colored Bishop New York, Oct. 22.—The general convention of the Protestant Episcopal church postponed to day for three years action on the question of giving the negroes of the south a bishop to represent them directly in the house of bishops. Majority and minority reports from the committee on racial Episcopalians of the house of deputies approving and opposing the proposition came before the convention. Neither report was adopted. The entire problem was referred by vila vote rule to a joint committee of the depart ment of bishops, which report is to be made at the next general convention in 1916. HUNTINGTON The Huntington Automobile and Transfer Company, owned and operated exclusively by some of the best colored citizens in this city, particularly under the management of Dr. C. C. Barnett is not only a compliment, but a credit to any race. "The Enterprise," a new paper started with Attorney H. Rufus White as Editor is a very creditable paper. Hotel Brown, near the Pritchard Building and only two minutes walk from railway station is one of the best in the city. The Editor of the Times was royally entertained in the city Friday night by his friends Dr. C. C. Barnett and Atty. H. Rufus White, who prepared for their supper at the Brown Hotel an o'possum with sweet potatoes brown gravy, celery, hot biscuits, coffee, and cold sparkling "Ice Water." Executive Board of District Convention Of the Flat Top Baptist Association Hold Very Successful Meeting in Keystone. Monday, October 20th, Mrs. M. E. Green, of Graham, Va., who is president of the District Board of the above named association called the meeting to order promptly at the time designated, which was 11 o'clock. There was a very large delegation present. Much business was rapidly dispatched with. Mrs. Helen M. James, the directress of the literary program conducted a most complimentary exercise which was both entertaining as well as one of the best meetings ever held. THE REGISTER Daily-Sunday- Weekly The Newspaper of West Virginia Circulates in every county of the state and adjoining counties of Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. Contains all of the News CONTROLS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FULL REPORTS A complete staff of correspondents. Every town in the state has a special representative. DO YOU READ THE SUNDAY REGISTER It is a magazine in itself. Non-political, Containing specially selected articles of interest. Liberal Terms to Agents SEND FOR SAMPLE COPIES THE OLD RELIABLE Weeklv Register Is ONE DOLLAR per Year WHEELING REGISTER JAMES B. TANEY, Gen. Mgr. WILLIAM L. BRICE, Asst. Mgr. The Knickerbocker Stock Company The Knickerbocker Stock Company which will begin performing at the Masonic Theatre in Northfork Monkay night is the best stock company that has ever visited the coal fields. The people of this section will have the opportunity of witnessing some very high class shows for three nights next week and those who have high class drama The Lomax Hospital DR. E. W. LOMAX Surgeon-in-Chief For Medical an In Operation Seven More 216 Bland St. Bluefield When in need of For Medical and Surgical Cases In Operation Seven Months Without A Death HELP of any kind, phone or write Roanoke Employment Agency No.11 Norfolk Avenue, upstairs (3rd Door from St. James Hotel) ROANOKE, VA. Will Furnish on Short Notice Phone 87 E. L. CUNNINGHAM, Manager Are You a Woman? Take Cardui The Woman's Tonic FOR SALE AT ALL DRUGGISTS good music and faner dancing should not miss this opportunity. The comedians are among the best. The show worth twice the price of admission. The same company will show at Pocahontas Opera House for three nights beginning Oct. 30. DinnerParty Mrs. Sarah Robinson entertained at dinner a party of young people at her home Sundav. The guests were Misses Irene and Lucy Maynard, and Evelyn Simpson; Messrs Crop and Bain of Eckman, S. L. Carter, W. F. Sample, L. E. Johnson. The party was a jolly one and the dinner was beautifully served. BLUEFIELD There is a nice pool and billiard parlor at the rear of the restaurant and cafe of Mr. Eld Goodwine in Blue field which is run by Mr. Jack Patterson and Prof. Hamilton Hatter. Anyone wanting to innocently while away the time have only to stop in and have some fun. Mrs. S. J. Bremfield of Giatt is visiting in the city with her husband. They are the guests of their many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Natt Ford of Bristol, Tenn., are visiting their friends in the city. They were the special guests of Mr. Frederick M Ross, who favored them and the Editor of The Times with a most sumptuous dinner at the Imperial Hotel Tuesday. White Oak Shoe Shop ELECTRICAL SHOE REPAIRING WHILE YOU WAIT Good work, reasonable prices, best of leather used--polite treatment. We sell Rubber Heels, Heel Plates, Spur Stiffeners, Shoe Laces, Buttons etc. Call and see us L. E. JOHNSON, Mgr. July 7, 1812, Smeon. d Surgical Cases nths Without A Death Res. Phone 373 l, W Va DR. M. M. TINSLEY EYE Specialist Is Now Located in Welch, West Virginia In the Payne Building. Second Floor, Room 8. Dr. Tinsley is a graduate of McCormic Medical College, Chicago, Ill. He comes highly reommended as giving good service in his profession. Any who are suffering from EYE STRAIN or painful vision and need properly fitted glasses will find it very important to see him. ADVERTISE With Us For Result It Pays HARRIS' SAXOPHONE ORGHESTRA Music furnished for Socials and Dances. The bast and greatest musical hits and harmonies. Terms Reason able. Wire or write NEW TAILOR SHOP in the new brick building in Northfork, W. Va. CLEANING PRESSING REPAIRING ALL WORK GUARANTEED OR MONEY REFUNDED Henry Belcher P. O. BOX 94 NORTHFORK, W. Va. WANTED Mining. machine runners for Sullivan and Jeffrey short wall machines. Coal 4 to 5 ft. Near Williamson, W. Va. SYCAMORE COAL CO. Cinderella, West Virginia. The celebrated. Well Liked. Any Family will do well to have WEST VIRGINIA BEER on every table. Children who drink it become healthy, rosy and fat; old people think well and more accurately who drink WEST VIRGINIA BEER. Found on ICE at Every SALOON All Over This Country Headquarters in McDowell County W. E. Stuart. Agent Keystone, W. Va. Fine Wines. Whiskies Beer Cigars and Tobacco DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED CALL ON: CRUMPLER, W. VIRGINIA Hurrah! Hurrah! HUNTINGTON BUILDING CLEAR OF DBT This hand some structure is now owned absolutely and entirely by the Stock holders of the Pythian Mutual Investment Association and is a fine illustration of what can be done by concentration of effort and united action: This builds a solid achievement, and should give you a new inspiration to attend Services in any Member of the Order of the Queen. Likewise, you should subscribe for stock in this association to the Pythian Mutual Investment Association for due time it is necessary to dividends on the money invested. TAKE STOCK RIGHT NOW $100 is the price per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask the agent in your locality about it or write to this office. : THE PYTHIAN MUTUAL INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION L. D. WILSON, President, Weston. SINKFORD & WARREN IF YOU WANT LONG AND BEAUTIFUL HAIR USE Madame Alice Walker's WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER Because it cures the scalp of all diseases and stops the hair from falling out. Second starts it at once to growing one half inch per month MADAME ALICE WALKER, Scalp Specialist HEADQUARTERS 619 E. Vine St., Knoxville, Tenn. Releases Phone Old 3338 Bluefield, West Virginia Of the Coalfield Gathered Here and There by the Editor. EXCELS) R Miss Robertt Woody, of English, who is teacher of the public schools at the above named place was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Quarles Sunday. She in company with Miss Elizabeth Green the teacher at Excelsior, attended Sunday school and church Sunday. Prof. B. J. Jones, of Maybury assisted Rev. Thom is Woody in his services Sunday, which was the beginning of several days revival meeting. The hope that much good spiritually be accomplished. Laborers are needed. Miners are wanted to help push the work to the front at this place. No man needs to be idle and no man needs to want for a dollar he is willing to work. School work under the management of Miss Elizabeth Greene, who is teacher at this place is very encouraging. She is very earnest worker. The District Republican Organization under the direction of Messrs. Thomas Qualls, chairman, and William Morrison held a very enthusiastic meeting Saturday night, at which time many very helpful as well as mutual suggestion were offered whereby a better and more complete understanding along political lines should or might result. Hon. Joe Huddlett, general Manager of the Excelsior Coal Company has been away for the past ten days over in Logan county, where he has other large at lucrative coal interests. The fact that pay-day is every two weeks on this operation makes times better and the miner more contented. The editor of the Times was royally entertained in the homes Messrs. Qualls and Pratt. The Editor thanked then freely for their hospitality. ENGLISH Rev. C. W. Cottrell, of Glen Alum who is Moderator of the West End Division is the Ministers and Deacon Union, preached for Rev. H. A. Allen pastor, Sunday. His sermons have a hearing which marks him as a mat who appeals to the reason of his hearers rather than the passions of his audience. The school work under the tutorship of Miss Roberta Woody, of Kimball is making itself very substantially felt to go at this place and the parents as well as the children have a high regard for her general usefulness. Rev. R. C. Williams, one of the oldest and most respected citizens on the Flat Top Coal Mining operation his won for himself cause for special praise by all who appreciate educational programs. It was largely through him that the Board of Education was influenced to establish a school at this place. He made a sacrificial effort to secure the services of a good teacher and succeeded. He then, out of his own pocket purchased books for all of the children attending the school. He will preach his triumph next Sunday under the auspice of the Missionary Baptist church discipline, having preached his first sermon in the cause of the ministry several year ago, with Methodist believers. The Flat Top Mining Co., whose President is Col. W. H. Thomas, of Bramwell and whose Sept. is Hon. H. Pickney are to be congratulated on their unceasing efforts to make this operation a habitable abode for all its employees. They are a big hearted set of people and as an attestation of their real interest in the poor and all their employees they gave a schoolhouse free also for the colored people and in addition to that they bought chairs for the school house and church. Since that time, Mr. Thomas, himself finding two or three indigent children without parents wanting to go to school and no one to particularly help them out of his own pocket with that non broad philanthropic heart, provided them with winter clothing. "This company pays off every two week and any one wanting work can get it both day and night. There is a noteworthy feature about this operation and that is a general contentment, interest and friendship among the miners and operators. 4.27. TWO EPISCOPAL BISHOPS DISCUSS NE-GRO QUESTION Exploitation of Negro's Rights and Wrongs Has Been Hindrance NEW YORK, Oct. 19. Two of the southern bishops attending the triennial general convention of the Protestant church discussed the negro problem tonight at a mass meeting held at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, under the auspices of the American church institute for negroes. Bishop Nelson, of Atlanta, made a "plea for a nation's ward." Bishop Gailor, of Tennessee, had for his subject "Work of the Church Among the Negroes of the South." "It sounds to me like either affectation or ignorance," said the Atlanta prelate, "to hear that there is no negro problem, when for one-third of the negro resident in the United States there has been dispute and discussion. North, East, South and West, as to the best method of dealing with the question of hla uplit "Notoriety." he continued, "the exploitation of the black than's rights and woe, good points and vices, has been the greatest hindrance to this work. Due prominence increases sel- importance." GIVING BALLOT WAS WRONG. "An immeasurable wrong was done," said Bishop Nelson. "when the ballet was given to a people untrained for citizenship. When freedom and franchise were given the negro he then became the ward of the nation. He still needs to be fitted for citizenship. He needs instruction in honor, righteousness, thrift, truth and purity more than he needs the ballot. Bishop Nelson believed the negro capable of great development. The bishop of Tennessee greed with his brother that the sudden enfranchisement of the negro was a great mistake. "But, after all troubles," he said, "we are beginning to see daylight and it must be said for the negro that his progress has justified all that has been done for him. Great Leaders and Prophets (Continued From Page One.) During a rainy afternoon a few weeks ago the Elkhorn ferret dropped into Marshall Turner's gin shop in Clarktown to listen to a conversation that attracted his attention while passing by Marshall's joy factory on train No. 16 enroute to the city of Pocahontas, Va. Just as the train passed, the ferret on board heard a very loud voice, which he recognized as belonging to one of the young leader of Clarktown, exclaiming that he could name the leaders who would be in the forefront in the year 1850, and since it is unusual for so much valuable information to thus be uncorked and allowed to lose its power on the evening air without being in some way utilized, book and bag in hand, the ferret left the train at Northford Junction and sought the scene where so much news was popping off at a truth a century clip. The first piece of variable information to greet the ears of the ferret was the statement from the tips of high priest Drewery, that "I have planned this light for the past twelve years and I expect to keep it up for the next ten years, at which time I expect to see every black man disfranchised in the State of V. Virginia." He said further, that "the way to do away with leader is to do away with the colored voteer," the truth of which was at once apparent to the ferret. In a moment Judge Thornton, the bronze Billy Mahone, of Northfork District was on his feet shouting his positive disapproval of such a course of procedure upon the part of prophet Drewery or any one else, but since Rev. Drewery, whose motto is to lead or lacerate, was cunning things to suit himself, Brother Thornton was declared unfit for further remarks upon such a weighty subject and the high priest with 17 different degrees to his name, proceeded without attempt at interruption upon the part of those present. Proceeding, he said, "The McDowell County Colored Republican Organization will have to recognize my ability to I will have the Court House moved from Welch to Clarktown." Just here Colle Jack Taylor's private secretary announced that the Colonel could name his finance committee, to take effect when he and high priest Drewery were dead and buried, which remark caused Elder Bandy to take out his watch and ask what time the polls would close—in November 1924 at which time he would be a candidate for constable of Northfork District on the Socialist ticket, since the black republicans would all be disfranchised according to the program of high priest Drewery in 1923. The crowd suggested that a vote be taken upon the question of giving three cheers for the great leaders of McDowell count, but proprietor Turner, at this statement, very firmly stated that before a man could vote in this county he must be registered, and stated further that he knew that some of the brethren present were disqualified, he announced his National Cash Register in perfect working order and told those who had not registered at this time to line up while he played. "we are all jelly good fellows on his automatic registering machine to the accompaniment of cash." After this had been done, the crowd gave three cheers for its leaders, Carter, Drewery and Hurt, and called upon Tangle-Porter to tell why these three men were such great leaders, who arose and said, Spire Hurt is a great leader because he was exiled from Pocahontas, Va. for his actions while President of the local branch of the Knights of Labor, that be-felted HURT and HURT every other colored miner in Pocahontas at the time. He said that Drewery is a great leader because he has never been successful at anything he ever attempted in this state in his life, with the single exception of being the most unpopular colored man in the whole Northfork district. He said that Basett Carter was too great a revolutionist to be a leader for he is not a peace loving man in any sense of the term, though while seated in Rufus Payne's cafe one day, a scared rat ran up his pants leg and some ladies being present, he lead the very fastest 25 yards ever made to Sherman Finney's saloon that he might take off his pants and remove that rat. And when he said this some one grabbed brother Porter by the neck and threw him out of of the back door of this thirst parlor. At the conclusion of this number on the program, some of the priest and leaders hastened to catch the Northfork hollow train, while others journeyed to Sagamore hill to lie down to pleasant dreams. The "Bachelor Girl" are preparing to give a Mamachep policy on the 31st instant. Invitations are out and a swell affair is proceeded. Sulzer Found Guilty (Continued From Page One.) sirion to influence the price of stock in which he was interested. Not guilty by unanimous votes. FIRST STEP BACK TO THE GOVERNORSHIP No Doubt of His Election, and He Declares He Will Make it Warm For His Enemies--3,800 Out of Total of 5,700 Sign His Petition. Begins Campaign This Week. NEW YORK, Oct. 20 ... William Sulzer, impenanced as governor of the state, was nominated for the assembly tonight by the Progressives of the sixth assembly district. Mr. Sulzer in 1889 began his public career as a member of this branch of the state legislature. WOMENS MISSIONARY SOCIETY Of the First Baptist Church Holds Interestng Sessioe Sunday. The Womens Missionary Society of the First Bagist Church held an interesting meeting Sunday. The president Mrs. Helen James was in the chair and the following program was rendered. Welcome Address Mattie Thornton. Response, Mrs. B. E. Taylor Paper, Mrs. Helen James. Paper, Mrs. Lydia Hannah Solo, Mrs. Mattie Thornton Mr. S. L. Carter delivered one of Dunbar's recitations. Closing Remarks by the Pastor, Rev. W. H. Mitchell. Rev. R P Johnson, pastor of the Prrsbyterian churches in this city and Kimball, is attending the W. Va. Synod of the Preabyterian church held at Wheeling this week. OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF MCDOWELL COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT: (Eighth Judicial Circuit) Counties of McDowell, Mercer and Monroe. Hon. Isaiah C. Hefndon, Judge Welch; W. Burbridge Payn Clerk. Terms of Court Second Tuesday in February June and September. CRIMINAL COURT: Hon. Jas French Strother, Judge; W. B Payne, Clerk. Terms of Court Second Monday in January, April, July and October. COUNTY COURT: James R Jones President, Switchback. R F Text, New York B. F. Tipton, Northork. Dr. R. K. Bragonier, Keystone. Commissioners R. B. Bernheim, clerk, Welch. Terms of Court. First Monday in January, April, August and October. License Term, first Monday in June. COUNTY OFFICERS: Sheriff, J F Johnson, Welch. Sherlin, J F Johnson, Welch. Prosecuting Attorney F C Cook Assistant Pros. Attorney, G I Counts Clerk Circuitand Crim. Courts Burbridge Payne Clerk County Court, RB Bern heim County Surveyor, w C Morgan Vivian Supt. Free Schools. W Cassin- Cook, Kimball Assessor, C E Rusmisell Assessor, C E Rusmisell County Road Engineer, w McClaren County Health Officer and con- mer, Dr. J H McCalloch Commissioner School Lands, C E Rusmisell, McDowell Members House of Delegates, Geo. Wolfe and C. E. Harman. State Senators, Sixth Senato- rial district (counties of McDow- ell, Mingo, wayne and wvoming) Jas A. Strother Welch; M Z White, Williamson. S.B.MOON Attornry-at-Law Wilcoe, West Virginia Hary J. Gapehart Practices in all the courses in W. Va. Agent for the sale of choice property in Buefield and Prince ton Easy turna. Office up stairs opposite the Keystone Supply Co., Keystone, W. Va. FORT SALE-Valuable Real Estate in Graham 4 Acres near the State line. If sold at once a cargain $6.00 FOR SALE—1 Farm in Campbell County Virginia in 8 miles of Rustburg, the County Seat; 6 miles of Mendfall on the Lynchburg and Durham R. R. also near the city of Altavista, Va. consisting of 208 acres. 125 acres of fine timber; 83 acres of fine farming land. Two 3 room houses three tobacco and stock houses. Cheap if sold alone. NOTICE All members of the McDowell County Colored Republican Organization are hereby notified to meet in the city of Keystone on Monday, November 17th, 1913 for the purpose of electing officers and for the transacting on any other business as may com before the body. Done by order of J. E. PARSON, President of the McDowell County Colored Republican Org anization, Keystone, W. Va. MRS. L. B. HUNT FIRST CLASS BOARDING & LODGING ACCOMMODATION Near Colored Methodist Church NORTHFORK, W.VA. NEW TAILOR SHOP in the new brick building in Northfork, W. Va. CLEANING PRESSING REPAIRING ALL WORK GUARANTEED OR MONEY REFUNDED Henry Belcher P. 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